MLPX News and Press, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure From 02/07/23

Summary My December 2019 article, “Mean Reversion + Valuation = Opportunity,” cited cheap, out of favor assets including U.S. value and small caps, international, emerging markets, natural resources, MLPs and gold. All 13 asset classes outperformed the S&P 500 in 2022....

Summary After a record-setting 2022, energy sector earnings are likely to generally decline in 2023, though forecasts point to another strong year by historical standards. Even with a year-over-year earnings decline, energy companies can continue to execute on free cash flow generation ...

Summary My previous bullish pick on a mid-stream O&G ETF has generated 5.04% alpha in a month. Now, I am changing my stance on the sector to a neutral 'hold'. A warmer EU winter implies lower volume demand. Slowing economic activity to curb top-line growth. A low-growth econ...

Summary Looking at total returns for 2022 compared to the -18.1% loss for the S&P 500, income-focused equity investments generally held up well, except for REITs. MLPs provided standout performance in 2022, gaining over 30% on a total-return basis. Now that bond benchmarks are y...

Summary Energy infrastructure companies are largely expected to continue generating free cash flow, regardless of where oil and natural gas prices trade, with excess cash used for buybacks and dividend increases. Energy markets are likely to remain tight in 2023, but the impact of a rec...

Summary Given strong performance this year and attractive yields, many investors may be considering an energy infrastructure allocation for the first time or the first time in years. For new, prospective, and seasoned energy infrastructure investors, today’s note addresses severa...

Summary Even though midstream capital spending has moderated and reliance on debt has eased somewhat, credit ratings are still important for energy infrastructure companies. By weighting, investment-grade names make up the bulk of Alerian energy infrastructure indexes. Energy infras...

Summary MLPs enjoyed massive alpha in 2022 as investors sought high FCF firms to own. One Pennsylvania gas pipeline firm has its own issues, though, and the stock has been trending lower for many quarters. With a high yield and still-solid free cash flow, the chart suggests shares c...

Summary With a weak start to December, the AMZ Index and AMNA Index were yielding 7.5% and 5.9%, respectively, as of December 6. Midstream/MLPs offer generous yields backed by positive dividend trends, as many companies have used free cash flow to increase payouts to investors. Clos...

Summary The Haynesville Shale is the third-largest natural gas play in the US by production, with output reaching new highs against a strong backdrop for US natural gas prices. Growing production, increased well productivity and drilling efficiencies, and proximity to liquefied natural ...